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    Jumping into Judaism with Board Books

    Anna Iacovetta, Ph.D.By Anna Iacovetta, Ph.D.3 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Board Books Book Lists Cultural Wisdom
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    Dr. Anna C. Iacovetta | The Children’s Book Review | August 31, 2018

    So you’re ready to start teaching your children about their religion? These great board books introduce Judaism in a fun, yet simplistic way! Whether it’s the rhyming or the repetition that is used, each of these books stand out in their own unique way.

    Sammy Spiders Passover ShapesSammy Spider’s Passover Shapes

    Written by Aylivia A. Rouss

    Illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn

    Sammy Spider is back in this great series that educates children about various Jewish holidays. In this latest installment, Sammy learns about the customs of Passover as he spins his web in the various shapes of the food (ie. square matzah and triangular afikomen).

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 1-4 | Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | 2017 | ISBN: 978-1-4677-7970-8

    Tu BShevat is ComingTu B’Shevat is Coming!

    Written by Tracy Newman

    Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli

    Newman and Garofoli add two more additions to this popular board book series about Jewish holidays. Tu B’Shevat is the new year for trees. This particular story follows a family as they prepare for the holiday by planting their own tree and share in the popular food of this holiday.

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    Ages 1-4 | Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | 2018 | ISBN: 978-1-5124-2676-2

    Purim is ComingPurim is Coming!

    Written by Tracy Newman

    Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli

    Purim is a springtime festival that commemorates Queen Esther and her bravery for saving the Jewish people back in Biblical times. The story highlights children preparing for the festival by dressing up, parading, playing games, and best of all, feasting!

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 1-4 | Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | 2017 | ISBN: 978-1-5124-0827-0

    Bubbes Got the Beat!Bubbe’s Got the Beat!

    Written by Judy Press

    Illustrated by Mary Hall

    Getting ready for Shabbat with Bubbe has never been so fun! The cool rhyming and dancing grandmother shows her grandson what it takes to prepare the ever-important challah for the special dinner that they celebrate with the entire family.

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 1-4 | Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing | 2018 | ISBN: 978-1-5124-4763-7

    Header image illustration from ‘Tu B’Shevat is Coming!’ (Kar-Ben Publishing, 2018), written by Tracy Newman and illustrated by Viviana Garofoli.

    The article Jumping into Judaism with Board Books was written by Anna Iacovetta. For similar articles, follow along with our content tagged with Board Books, Jewish Books, and Judaism.

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    Aylivia A. Rouss Board Books Jewish Books Judaism Judy Press Kar-Ben Publishing Katherine Janus Kahn Mary Hall Religion Tracy Newman Viviana Garofoli
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